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Wilkinison Family History

Wilkinison Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wilkinson, Wilkison, Wilkenson, Pilkington, Walkington, Dickinson

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Where is the Wilkinison family from?

You can see how Wilkinison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilkinison family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wilkinison families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilkinison's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Wilkinison families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Wilkinison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilkinison census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Wilkinison. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Wilkinison. For the veterans among your Wilkinison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilkinison lifespan?

Average Wilkinison life expectancy in 2000 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilkinison ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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